Follow These Safety Tips When Driving at Night!

Thursday, 21 February, 2019

Driving in your Mitsubishi vehicle at night poses extra difficulties. To make driving at night easier and safer, there are a few tips you can follow. To learn about these night driving safety tips, just keep reading.

The first night driving safety tip is sharpening your vision. In the dark, our pupils dilate. They do this to let more light in. However, our vision is still impaired in comparison to driving in the daylight. To better handle driving in the dark, dim your interior lights to reduce distraction. You also want to readjust your rearview mirrors to reduce the glare from the headlights of those driving behind you.

The next tip is lightening up. Aim your headlights properly to be sure you're illuminating the path ahead to the best of your vehicle’s ability. Misaligned headlights can negatively impact your visibility, making it harder to see and more unsafe to drive. To have your headlights properly aligned, visit your local service garage.

The next step is keeping your car clean. Make sure to clean off your headlights for the brightest view possible during the night time. Sometimes headlights can collect dirt, dust, or salt. This makes your lights dimmer, even if your brights are on. You also want to clean your mirrors frequently. Dirty mirrors make it harder to see your surroundings at night.

The final step when it comes to driving safely at night is staying alert. You should always drive distraction-free, but especially at night. Reduce your distractions by keeping your phone in your pocket, turning down the radio, and resting if you feel tired. It is best to avoid driving between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., especially if you’re trying to drive through the night.

Whether you want to readjust your headlights or you want to get behind the wheel of a brand new car, make your way to Car Vision Mitsubishi! We are located at 2626 West Ridge Pike in Norristown, and we hope to help you find the perfect vehicle for your needs